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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.13, 625.04 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.13, 625.04 and 423.01 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.13 : 625.04 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.13/625.04 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.13x = 625.04 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.13x = 264,398.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,398.73/455.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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