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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.01, 685.56 and 411.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.01, 685.56 and 411.73 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.01 : 685.56 = 411.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.01/685.56 = 411.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.01x = 685.56 × 411.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.01x = 282,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,262.19/455.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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