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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 682.60 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 682.60 and 406.84 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 682.60 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/682.60 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 682.60 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 277,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,708.98/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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