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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 684 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 684 and 379.08 is: 567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 684 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/684 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 684 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 259,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,290.72/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.95

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