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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.13, 684.17 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.13, 684.17 and 365.19 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.13 : 684.17 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.13/684.17 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.13x = 684.17 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.13x = 249,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,853.90/457.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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