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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.54, 695.38 and 417.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.54, 695.38 and 417.64 is: 626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.54 : 695.38 = 417.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.54/695.38 = 417.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.54x = 695.38 × 417.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.54x = 290,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,418.50/463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.52

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