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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 637.20 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 637.20 and 406.08 is: 560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 637.20 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/637.20 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 637.20 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 258,754.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,754.18/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.37

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