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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 635.40 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 635.40 and 413.84 is: 569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 635.40 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/635.40 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 635.40 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 262,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,953.94/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.76

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