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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 683.02 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 683.02 and 430.60 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 683.02 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/683.02 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 683.02 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 294,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,108.41/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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