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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 627.98 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 627.98 and 414.54 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 627.98 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/627.98 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 627.98 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 260,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,322.83/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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