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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 682.32 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 682.32 and 411.94 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 682.32 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/682.32 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 682.32 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 281,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,074.90/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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