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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.77, 639.63 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.77, 639.63 and 411.35 is: 567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.77 : 639.63 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.77/639.63 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.77x = 639.63 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.77x = 263,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,108.60/463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.33

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