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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 696.94 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 696.94 and 412.02 is: 619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 696.94 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/696.94 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 696.94 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 287,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,152.19/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.05

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