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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 683.70 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 683.70 and 403.36 is: 602.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 683.70 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/683.70 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 683.70 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 275,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,777.23/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.08

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