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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.51, 684.55 and 411.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.51, 684.55 and 411.28 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.51 : 684.55 = 411.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.51/684.55 = 411.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.51x = 684.55 × 411.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.51x = 281,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,541.72/456.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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