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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 697.38 and 415.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 697.38 and 415.24 is: 622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 697.38 = 415.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/697.38 = 415.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 697.38 × 415.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 289,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,580.07/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.14

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