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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.59, 630.60 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.59, 630.60 and 407.39 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.59 : 630.60 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.59/630.60 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.59x = 630.60 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.59x = 256,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,896.98/456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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