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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.18, 689.60 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.18, 689.60 and 413.46 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.18 : 689.60 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.18/689.60 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.18x = 689.60 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.18x = 285,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,119.95/458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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