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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 639.18 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 639.18 and 415.02 is: 571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 639.18 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/639.18 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 639.18 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 265,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,272.48/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.51

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