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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.51, 695.06 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.51, 695.06 and 418.28 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.51 : 695.06 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.51/695.06 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.51x = 695.06 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.51x = 290,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,727.61/463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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