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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 636.12 and 411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 636.12 and 411.71 is: 568.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 636.12 = 411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/636.12 = 411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 636.12 × 411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 261,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,893.78/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.96

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