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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 684.16 and 379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 684.16 and 379.62 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 684.16 = 379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/684.16 = 379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 684.16 × 379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 259,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,720.82/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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