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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 697.37 and 413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 697.37 and 413.87 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 697.37 = 413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/697.37 = 413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 697.37 × 413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 288,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,614.97/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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