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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.79, 683.85 and 404.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.79, 683.85 and 404.81 is: 607.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.79 : 683.85 = 404.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.79/683.85 = 404.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.79x = 683.85 × 404.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.79x = 276,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,832.69/455.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.38

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