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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.54, 645.46 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.54, 645.46 and 408.48 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.54 : 645.46 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.54/645.46 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.54x = 645.46 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.54x = 263,657.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,657.50/466.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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