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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 694.38 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 694.38 and 413.24 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 694.38 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/694.38 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 694.38 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 286,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,945.59/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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