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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.78, 684.05 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.78, 684.05 and 403.86 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.78 : 684.05 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.78/684.05 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.78x = 684.05 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.78x = 276,258.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,258.41/455.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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