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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 688.68 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 688.68 and 416 is: 622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 688.68 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/688.68 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 688.68 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 286,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,490.88/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.27

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