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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.59, 684.33 and 326.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.59, 684.33 and 326.45 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.59 : 684.33 = 326.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.59/684.33 = 326.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.59x = 684.33 × 326.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.59x = 223,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,396.11/456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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