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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.09, 689.71 and 407.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.09, 689.71 and 407.42 is: 608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.09 : 689.71 = 407.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.09/689.71 = 407.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.09x = 689.71 × 407.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.09x = 280,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,997.18/462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.10

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