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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.18, 632.79 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.18, 632.79 and 410.22 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.18 : 632.79 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.18/632.79 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.18x = 632.79 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.18x = 259,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,583.11/459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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