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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.48, 630.94 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.48, 630.94 and 403.66 is: 557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.48 : 630.94 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.48/630.94 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.48x = 630.94 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.48x = 254,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,685.24/456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.93

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