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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.36, 683.22 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.36, 683.22 and 404.90 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.36 : 683.22 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.36/683.22 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.36x = 683.22 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.36x = 276,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,635.78/456.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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