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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 683.55 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 683.55 and 401.70 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 683.55 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/683.55 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 683.55 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 274,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,582.04/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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