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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.48, 634.09 and 409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.48, 634.09 and 409.27 is: 566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.48 : 634.09 = 409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.48/634.09 = 409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.48x = 634.09 × 409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.48x = 259,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,514.01/458.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.03

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