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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.17, 631.77 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.17, 631.77 and 413.90 is: 570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.17 : 631.77 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.17/631.77 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.17x = 631.77 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.17x = 261,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,487.26/458.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.72

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