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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.98, 637.56 and 411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.98, 637.56 and 411.78 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.98 : 637.56 = 411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.98/637.56 = 411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.98x = 637.56 × 411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.98x = 262,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,534.46/460.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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