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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.36, 632.83 and 409.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.36, 632.83 and 409.15 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.36 : 632.83 = 409.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.36/632.83 = 409.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.36x = 632.83 × 409.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.36x = 258,922.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,922.93/458.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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