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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.18, 628.65 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.18, 628.65 and 407.22 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.18 : 628.65 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.18/628.65 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.18x = 628.65 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.18x = 255,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,998.85/456.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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