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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 680.69 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 680.69 and 415.08 is: 619.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 680.69 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/680.69 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 680.69 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 282,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,541.84/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.08

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