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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.56, 685.72 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.56, 685.72 and 436.08 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.56 : 685.72 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.56/685.72 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.56x = 685.72 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.56x = 299,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,028.78/456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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