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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.39, 683.91 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.39, 683.91 and 418.68 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.39 : 683.91 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.39/683.91 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.39x = 683.91 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.39x = 286,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,339.44/456.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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