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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.63 and 413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.63 and 413.19 is: 569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.63 = 413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.63 = 413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.63 × 413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 264,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,288.72/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.98

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