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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.95, 687.13 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.95, 687.13 and 415.70 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.95 : 687.13 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.95/687.13 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.95x = 687.13 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.95x = 285,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,639.94/458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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