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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.23, 688.72 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.23, 688.72 and 403.56 is: 606.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.23 : 688.72 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.23/688.72 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.23x = 688.72 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.23x = 277,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,939.84/458.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.55

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