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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 685.32 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 685.32 and 354.24 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 685.32 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/685.32 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 685.32 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 242,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,767.76/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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