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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 687.02 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 687.02 and 417.78 is: 626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 687.02 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/687.02 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 687.02 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 287,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,021.13/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.30

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