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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 693.44 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 693.44 and 417.12 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 693.44 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/693.44 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 693.44 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 289,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,247.69/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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