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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.57, 684.72 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.57, 684.72 and 353.97 is: 530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.57 : 684.72 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.57/684.72 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.57x = 684.72 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.57x = 242,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,370.34/456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.85

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