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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.40, 684.71 and 404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.40, 684.71 and 404.23 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.40 : 684.71 = 404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.40/684.71 = 404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.40x = 684.71 × 404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.40x = 276,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,780.32/456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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