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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 694.08 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 694.08 and 418.56 is: 630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 694.08 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/694.08 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 694.08 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 290,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,514.12/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.46

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