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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 690.26 and 408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 690.26 and 408.70 is: 609.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 690.26 = 408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/690.26 = 408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 690.26 × 408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 282,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,109.26/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.70

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