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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.13, 627.56 and 402.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.13, 627.56 and 402.73 is: 554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.13 : 627.56 = 402.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.13/627.56 = 402.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.13x = 627.56 × 402.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.13x = 252,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,737.24/456.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.09

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