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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 685.91 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 685.91 and 416.34 is: 620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 685.91 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/685.91 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 685.91 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 285,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,572.81/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.70

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