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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 682.90 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 682.90 and 406.86 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 682.90 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/682.90 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 682.90 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 277,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,844.69/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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