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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.80, 683.70 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.80, 683.70 and 430.60 is: 645.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.80 : 683.70 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.80/683.70 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.80x = 683.70 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.80x = 294,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,401.22/455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.90

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