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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 629.85 and 404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 629.85 and 404.03 is: 557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 629.85 = 404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/629.85 = 404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 629.85 × 404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 254,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,479.87/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.68

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