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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.60, 699.36 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.60, 699.36 and 456 is: 632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.60 : 699.36 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.60/699.36 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.60x = 699.36 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.60x = 318,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,908.16/504.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.00

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