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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 682.49 and 400.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 682.49 and 400.63 is: 600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 682.49 = 400.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/682.49 = 400.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 682.49 × 400.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 273,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,425.26/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.54

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