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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.55, 688.71 and 410.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.55, 688.71 and 410.74 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.55 : 688.71 = 410.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.55/688.71 = 410.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.55x = 688.71 × 410.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.55x = 282,880.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,880.75/459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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