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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 684.65 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 684.65 and 376.04 is: 564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 684.65 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/684.65 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 684.65 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 257,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,458.44/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.31

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