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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.67, 631.66 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.67, 631.66 and 417.66 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.67 : 631.66 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.67/631.66 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.67x = 631.66 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.67x = 263,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,819.12/458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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