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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 690.54 and 406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 690.54 and 406.50 is: 608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 690.54 = 406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/690.54 = 406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 690.54 × 406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 280,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,704.51/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.67

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