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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.22, 630.72 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.22, 630.72 and 414.48 is: 570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.22 : 630.72 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.22/630.72 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.22x = 630.72 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.22x = 261,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,420.83/458.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.51

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