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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 627.52 and 422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 627.52 and 422.56 is: 581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 627.52 = 422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/627.52 = 422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 627.52 × 422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 265,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,164.85/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.45

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