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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 690.84 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 690.84 and 414.34 is: 618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 690.84 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/690.84 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 690.84 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 286,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,242.65/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.31

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