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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 681.21 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 681.21 and 418.12 is: 623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 681.21 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/681.21 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 681.21 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 284,827.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,827.53/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.76

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