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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 686.03 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 686.03 and 400.10 is: 600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 686.03 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/686.03 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 686.03 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 274,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,478.60/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.87

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