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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 684.95 and 353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 684.95 and 353.58 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 684.95 = 353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/684.95 = 353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 684.95 × 353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 242,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,182.85/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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