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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 692.96 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 692.96 and 408.24 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 692.96 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/692.96 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 692.96 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 282,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,891.95/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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