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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 686.25 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 686.25 and 410.40 is: 613.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 686.25 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/686.25 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 686.25 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 281,637
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,637/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.83

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