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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.79, 626.32 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.79, 626.32 and 413.78 is: 569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.79 : 626.32 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.79/626.32 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.79x = 626.32 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.79x = 259,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,159.74/454.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.85

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