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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 685.30 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 685.30 and 365.40 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 685.30 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/685.30 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 685.30 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 250,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,408.62/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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