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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.42, 694.02 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.42, 694.02 and 413.28 is: 620.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.42 : 694.02 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.42/694.02 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.42x = 694.02 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.42x = 286,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,824.59/462.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.27

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