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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 627.36 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 627.36 and 411.92 is: 567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 627.36 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/627.36 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 627.36 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 258,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,422.13/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.06

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