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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 692.64 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 692.64 and 404.08 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 692.64 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/692.64 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 692.64 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 279,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,881.97/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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