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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.49, 682.77 and 400.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.49, 682.77 and 400.82 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.49 : 682.77 = 400.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.49/682.77 = 400.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.49x = 682.77 × 400.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.49x = 273,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,664.46/455.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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