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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 636.91 and 408.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 636.91 and 408.65 is: 562.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 636.91 = 408.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/636.91 = 408.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 636.91 × 408.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 260,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,269.07/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.62

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