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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.80, 684.26 and 410.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.80, 684.26 and 410.20 is: 611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.80 : 684.26 = 410.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.80/684.26 = 410.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.80x = 684.26 × 410.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.80x = 280,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,683.45/458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.78

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