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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.33, 690.14 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.33, 690.14 and 407.66 is: 608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.33 : 690.14 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.33/690.14 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.33x = 690.14 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.33x = 281,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,340.04/462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.53

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