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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 694.88 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 694.88 and 413.72 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 694.88 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/694.88 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 694.88 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 287,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,485.75/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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