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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 683.36 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 683.36 and 364.80 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 683.36 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/683.36 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 683.36 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 249,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,289.73/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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