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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.57, 681.25 and 401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.57, 681.25 and 401.11 is: 601.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.57 : 681.25 = 401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.57/681.25 = 401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.57x = 681.25 × 401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.57x = 273,256.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,256.19/454.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.13

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