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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 637.44 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 637.44 and 409.68 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 637.44 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/637.44 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 637.44 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 261,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,146.42/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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