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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.28 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.28 and 406.44 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.28 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.28 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.28 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 277,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,712.32/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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