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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 636.93 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 636.93 and 418.98 is: 576.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 636.93 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/636.93 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 636.93 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 266,860.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,860.93/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.72

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