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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 682.94 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 682.94 and 404.40 is: 606.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 682.94 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/682.94 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 682.94 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 276,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,180.94/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.11

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