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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 697.14 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 697.14 and 416.25 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 697.14 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/697.14 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 697.14 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 290,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,184.53/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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