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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 688.60 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 688.60 and 417.96 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 688.60 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/688.60 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 688.60 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 287,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,807.78/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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