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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.01, 629.84 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.01, 629.84 and 403.72 is: 557.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.01 : 629.84 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.01/629.84 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.01x = 629.84 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.01x = 254,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,278.44/456.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.62

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