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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.41, 636.53 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.41, 636.53 and 410.92 is: 566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.41 : 636.53 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.41/636.53 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.41x = 636.53 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.41x = 261,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,559.26/461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.87

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