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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 630.28 and 416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 630.28 and 416.66 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 630.28 = 416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/630.28 = 416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 630.28 × 416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 262,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,612.46/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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