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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 646.38 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 646.38 and 407.16 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 646.38 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/646.38 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 646.38 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 263,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,180.08/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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