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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 684.38 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 684.38 and 408.20 is: 612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 684.38 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/684.38 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 684.38 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 279,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,361.51/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.11

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