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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.28, 646.80 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.28, 646.80 and 406.88 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.28 : 646.80 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.28/646.80 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.28x = 646.80 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.28x = 263,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,169.98/469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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