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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.24, 631.36 and 410.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.24, 631.36 and 410.54 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.24 : 631.36 = 410.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.24/631.36 = 410.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.24x = 631.36 × 410.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.24x = 259,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,198.53/457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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