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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 684.28 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 684.28 and 410.08 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 684.28 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/684.28 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 684.28 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 280,609.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,609.54/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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