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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.85, 683.73 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.85, 683.73 and 404.01 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.85 : 683.73 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.85/683.73 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.85x = 683.73 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.85x = 276,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,233.76/455.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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