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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.97, 683.85 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.97, 683.85 and 373.74 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.97 : 683.85 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.97/683.85 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.97x = 683.85 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.97x = 255,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,581.32/456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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