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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.05, 687.96 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.05, 687.96 and 410.24 is: 614.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.05 : 687.96 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.05/687.96 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.05x = 687.96 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.05x = 282,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,228.71/459.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.81

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