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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 683.70 and 360.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 683.70 and 360.04 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 683.70 = 360.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/683.70 = 360.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 683.70 × 360.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 246,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,159.35/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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