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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 693.99 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 693.99 and 414.02 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 693.99 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/693.99 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 693.99 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 287,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,327.47/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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