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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 683.55 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 683.55 and 398.46 is: 596.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 683.55 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/683.55 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 683.55 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 272,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,367.33/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.63

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