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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.75, 626.85 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.75, 626.85 and 416.57 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.75 : 626.85 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.75/626.85 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.75x = 626.85 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.75x = 261,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,128.47/455.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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