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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.95, 685.13 and 379.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.95, 685.13 and 379.60 is: 569.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.95 : 685.13 = 379.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.95/685.13 = 379.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.95x = 685.13 × 379.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.95x = 260,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,071.74/456.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.14

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