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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.68, 631.93 and 413.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.68, 631.93 and 413.33 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.68 : 631.93 = 413.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.68/631.93 = 413.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.68x = 631.93 × 413.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.68x = 261,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,196.17/457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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