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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.45, 692.82 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.45, 692.82 and 411.63 is: 616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.45 : 692.82 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.45/692.82 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.45x = 692.82 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.45x = 285,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,185.50/462.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.68

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