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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 631.56 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 631.56 and 406 is: 559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 631.56 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/631.56 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 631.56 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 256,413.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,413.36/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.61

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