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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 641.87 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 641.87 and 406.04 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 641.87 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/641.87 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 641.87 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 260,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,619.66/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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