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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 673.55 and 403.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 673.55 and 403.57 is: 601.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 673.55 = 403.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/673.55 = 403.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 673.55 × 403.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 271,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,824.57/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.33

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