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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.97, 648.03 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.97, 648.03 and 406.60 is: 561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.97 : 648.03 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.97/648.03 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.97x = 648.03 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.97x = 263,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,488.90/468.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.85

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