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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 636.66 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 636.66 and 411.48 is: 568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 636.66 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/636.66 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 636.66 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 261,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,972.86/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.66

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