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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.89, 684.61 and 353.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.89, 684.61 and 353.93 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.89 : 684.61 = 353.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.89/684.61 = 353.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.89x = 684.61 × 353.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.89x = 242,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,299.71/456.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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