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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 693.04 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 693.04 and 409.20 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 693.04 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/693.04 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 693.04 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 283,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,591.97/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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