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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 636.84 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 636.84 and 409.68 is: 563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 636.84 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/636.84 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 636.84 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 260,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,900.61/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.55

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