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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 683.06 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 683.06 and 401.00 is: 601.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 683.06 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/683.06 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 683.06 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 273,901.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,901.64/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.10

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