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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.98, 630.81 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.98, 630.81 and 410.27 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.98 : 630.81 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.98/630.81 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.98x = 630.81 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.98x = 258,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,799.26/456.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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