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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.80, 627.46 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.80, 627.46 and 409.16 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.80 : 627.46 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.80/627.46 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.80x = 627.46 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.80x = 256,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,731.53/455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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