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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 692.46 and 409.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 692.46 and 409.23 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 692.46 = 409.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/692.46 = 409.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 692.46 × 409.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 283,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,375.41/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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