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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 690.37 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 690.37 and 414.11 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 690.37 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/690.37 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 690.37 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 285,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,892.14/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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