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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 683.39 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 683.39 and 403.81 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 683.39 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/683.39 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 683.39 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 275,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,958.67/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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