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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 639.33 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 639.33 and 408.48 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 639.33 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/639.33 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 639.33 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 261,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,153.52/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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