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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 699.10 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 699.10 and 413.20 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 699.10 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/699.10 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 699.10 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 288,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,868.12/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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