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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 690.96 and 403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 690.96 and 403 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 690.96 = 403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/690.96 = 403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 690.96 × 403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 278,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,456.88/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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