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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.33 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.33 and 395.62 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.33 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.33 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.33 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 270,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,734.63/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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