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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.92, 683.90 and 364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.92, 683.90 and 364.58 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.92 : 683.90 = 364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.92/683.90 = 364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.92x = 683.90 × 364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.92x = 249,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,336.26/456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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