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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 688.53 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 688.53 and 406.20 is: 612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 688.53 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/688.53 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 688.53 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 279,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,680.89/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.53

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