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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 683.37 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 683.37 and 403.88 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 683.37 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/683.37 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 683.37 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 275,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,996.06/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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