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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 684.48 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 684.48 and 392.64 is: 588.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 684.48 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/684.48 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 684.48 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 268,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,754.23/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.75

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