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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 628.50 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 628.50 and 403.09 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 628.50 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/628.50 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 628.50 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 253,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,342.07/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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