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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.97, 628.14 and 408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.97, 628.14 and 408.26 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.97 : 628.14 = 408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.97/628.14 = 408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.97x = 628.14 × 408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.97x = 256,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,441.30/454.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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