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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 628.83 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 628.83 and 405.46 is: 560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 628.83 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/628.83 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 628.83 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 254,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,965.41/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.77

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