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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.69 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.69 and 379.96 is: 569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.69 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.69 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.69 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 260,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,151.68/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.88

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