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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 697.37 and 416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 697.37 and 416.27 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 697.37 = 416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/697.37 = 416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 697.37 × 416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 290,288.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,288.64/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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