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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 684.90 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 684.90 and 401.88 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 684.90 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/684.90 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 684.90 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 275,247.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,247.61/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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