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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 683.04 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 683.04 and 412.60 is: 617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 683.04 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/683.04 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 683.04 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 281,822.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,822.30/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.54

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