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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 679.71 and 411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 679.71 and 411.70 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 679.71 = 411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/679.71 = 411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 679.71 × 411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 279,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,836.61/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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