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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.20, 684 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.20, 684 and 387.44 is: 580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.20 : 684 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.20/684 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.20x = 684 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.20x = 265,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,008.96/456.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.91

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