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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.33, 639.69 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.33, 639.69 and 414.12 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.33 : 639.69 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.33/639.69 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.33x = 639.69 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.33x = 264,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,906.87/463.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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