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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.44, 632.78 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.44, 632.78 and 406.16 is: 560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.44 : 632.78 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.44/632.78 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.44x = 632.78 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.44x = 257,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,009.92/458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.62

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