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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 626.18 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 626.18 and 401.73 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 626.18 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/626.18 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 626.18 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 251,555.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,555.29/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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