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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 630.37 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 630.37 and 404.41 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 630.37 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/630.37 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 630.37 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 254,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,925.34/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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