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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.21, 685.76 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.21, 685.76 and 396.09 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.21 : 685.76 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.21/685.76 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.21x = 685.76 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.21x = 271,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,620.70/456.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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