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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.25, 683.37 and 358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.25, 683.37 and 358.09 is: 536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.25 : 683.37 = 358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.25/683.37 = 358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.25x = 683.37 × 358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.25x = 244,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,707.96/456.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.35

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