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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.66, 627.52 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.66, 627.52 and 414.66 is: 571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.66 : 627.52 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.66/627.52 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.66x = 627.52 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.66x = 260,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,207.44/455.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.06

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