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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.38, 684.57 and 364.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.38, 684.57 and 364.65 is: 546.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.38 : 684.57 = 364.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.38/684.57 = 364.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.38x = 684.57 × 364.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.38x = 249,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,625.20/456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.97

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