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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.90, 693.35 and 410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.90, 693.35 and 410.87 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.90 : 693.35 = 410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.90/693.35 = 410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.90x = 693.35 × 410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.90x = 284,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,876.71/461.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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