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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.79, 638.76 and 416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.79, 638.76 and 416.08 is: 574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.79 : 638.76 = 416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.79/638.76 = 416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.79x = 638.76 × 416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.79x = 265,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,775.26/462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.29

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