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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.94, 684.87 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.94, 684.87 and 410.34 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.94 : 684.87 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.94/684.87 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.94x = 684.87 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.94x = 281,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,029.56/458.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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