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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.39, 682.18 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.39, 682.18 and 416.08 is: 620.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.39 : 682.18 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.39/682.18 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.39x = 682.18 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.39x = 283,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,841.45/457.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.57

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