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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 696.06 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 696.06 and 415.72 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 696.06 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/696.06 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 696.06 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 289,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,366.06/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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