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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 627.48 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 627.48 and 400.68 is: 551.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 627.48 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/627.48 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 627.48 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 251,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,418.69/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.65

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