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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.17, 682.76 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.17, 682.76 and 413.54 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.17 : 682.76 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.17/682.76 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.17x = 682.76 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.17x = 282,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,348.75/456.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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