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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 694.32 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 694.32 and 418.32 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 694.32 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/694.32 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 694.32 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 290,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,447.94/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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