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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 682.83 and 403.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 682.83 and 403.73 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 682.83 = 403.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/682.83 = 403.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 682.83 × 403.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 275,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,681.94/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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