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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 628.56 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 628.56 and 439.98 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 628.56 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/628.56 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 628.56 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 276,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,553.83/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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