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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.75, 632.65 and 410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.75, 632.65 and 410.15 is: 565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.75 : 632.65 = 410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.75/632.65 = 410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.75x = 632.65 × 410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.75x = 259,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,481.40/458.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.63

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