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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.77, 684.88 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.77, 684.88 and 328.25 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.77 : 684.88 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.77/684.88 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.77x = 684.88 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.77x = 224,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,811.86/456.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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