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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.63, 683.51 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.63, 683.51 and 412.07 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.63 : 683.51 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.63/683.51 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.63x = 683.51 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.63x = 281,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,648.49/455.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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