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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 629.55 and 407.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 629.55 and 407.47 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 629.55 = 407.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/629.55 = 407.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 629.55 × 407.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 256,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,517.55/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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