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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.99, 631.44 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.99, 631.44 and 414.84 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.99 : 631.44 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.99/631.44 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.99x = 631.44 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.99x = 261,946.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,946.57/458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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