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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 684.48 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 684.48 and 365.19 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 684.48 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/684.48 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 684.48 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 249,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,966.05/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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