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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 684.65 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 684.65 and 403.97 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 684.65 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/684.65 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 684.65 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 276,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,577.75/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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