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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 683.60 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 683.60 and 358.25 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 683.60 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/683.60 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 683.60 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 244,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,894.49/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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