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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 684.37 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 684.37 and 403.88 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 684.37 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/684.37 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 684.37 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 276,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,403.36/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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