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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 684.84 and 365.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 684.84 and 365.83 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 684.84 = 365.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/684.84 = 365.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 684.84 × 365.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 250,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,535.02/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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