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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 684.09 and 406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 684.09 and 406.38 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 684.09 = 406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/684.09 = 406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 684.09 × 406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 278,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,000.49/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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