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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.45, 683.84 and 405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.45, 683.84 and 405.62 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.45 : 683.84 = 405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.45/683.84 = 405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.45x = 683.84 × 405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.45x = 277,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,373.73/456.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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