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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 693.60 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 693.60 and 415.68 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 693.60 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/693.60 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 693.60 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 288,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,315.65/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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