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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.87, 633.40 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.87, 633.40 and 409.66 is: 565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.87 : 633.40 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.87/633.40 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.87x = 633.40 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.87x = 259,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,476.04/458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.47

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