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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 681.93 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 681.93 and 428.04 is: 640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 681.93 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/681.93 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 681.93 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 291,893.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,893.32/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.54

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