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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.37, 684.56 and 354.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.37, 684.56 and 354.31 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.37 : 684.56 = 354.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.37/684.56 = 354.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.37x = 684.56 × 354.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.37x = 242,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,546.45/456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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