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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 693.92 and 410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 693.92 and 410.14 is: 615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 693.92 = 410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/693.92 = 410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 693.92 × 410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 284,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,604.35/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.00

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