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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.43, 628.80 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.43, 628.80 and 406.23 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.43 : 628.80 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.43/628.80 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.43x = 628.80 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.43x = 255,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,437.42/455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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