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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 681.55 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 681.55 and 400.50 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 681.55 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/681.55 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 681.55 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 272,959.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,959.77/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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