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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.94, 685.10 and 375.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.94, 685.10 and 375.58 is: 563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.94 : 685.10 = 375.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.94/685.10 = 375.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.94x = 685.10 × 375.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.94x = 257,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,309.86/456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.12

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