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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.80, 628.78 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.80, 628.78 and 414.84 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.80 : 628.78 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.80/628.78 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.80x = 628.78 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.80x = 260,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,843.10/455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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