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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.02, 681.21 and 406.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.02, 681.21 and 406.01 is: 607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.02 : 681.21 = 406.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.02/681.21 = 406.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.02x = 681.21 × 406.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.02x = 276,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,579.78/455.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.84

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