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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 687.22 and 402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 687.22 and 402.56 is: 605.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 687.22 = 402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/687.22 = 402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 687.22 × 402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 276,643.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,643.60/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.04

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