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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 632.76 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 632.76 and 419.60 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 632.76 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/632.76 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 632.76 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 265,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,506.10/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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