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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 696.72 and 410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 696.72 and 410.12 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 696.72 = 410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/696.72 = 410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 696.72 × 410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 285,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,738.81/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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