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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 698.48 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 698.48 and 413.18 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 698.48 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/698.48 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 698.48 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 288,597.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,597.97/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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