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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 683.40 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 683.40 and 360.40 is: 539.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 683.40 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/683.40 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 683.40 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 246,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,297.36/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.65

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