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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.46, 685.72 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.46, 685.72 and 394.98 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.46 : 685.72 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.46/685.72 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.46x = 685.72 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.46x = 270,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,845.69/456.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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