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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.44, 683.51 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.44, 683.51 and 413.37 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.44 : 683.51 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.44/683.51 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.44x = 683.51 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.44x = 282,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,540.46/456.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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