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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 693.76 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 693.76 and 414.52 is: 617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 693.76 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/693.76 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 693.76 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 287,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,577.40/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.65

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