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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 691.65 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 691.65 and 414.70 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 691.65 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/691.65 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 691.65 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 286,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,827.26/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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