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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.22, 692.04 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.22, 692.04 and 400.77 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.22 : 692.04 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.22/692.04 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.22x = 692.04 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.22x = 277,348.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,348.87/461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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