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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 684.37 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 684.37 and 374.92 is: 561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 684.37 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/684.37 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 684.37 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 256,584.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,584.00/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.54

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