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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 638 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 638 and 413.52 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 638 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/638 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 638 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 263,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,825.76/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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