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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 687.56 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 687.56 and 413.28 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 687.56 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/687.56 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 687.56 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 284,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,152.73/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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