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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 638.76 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 638.76 and 416.06 is: 573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 638.76 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/638.76 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 638.76 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 265,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,762.49/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.78

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