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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.76 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.76 and 423.76 is: 635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.76 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.76 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.76 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 290,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,173.90/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.79

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