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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 696.78 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 696.78 and 417.42 is: 625.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 696.78 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/696.78 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 696.78 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 290,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,849.91/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.32

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