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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.52, 684.06 and 410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.52, 684.06 and 410.62 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.52 : 684.06 = 410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.52/684.06 = 410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.52x = 684.06 × 410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.52x = 280,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,888.72/456.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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