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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.70, 698.10 and 417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.70, 698.10 and 417.10 is: 625.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.70 : 698.10 = 417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.70/698.10 = 417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.70x = 698.10 × 417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.70x = 291,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,177.51/465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.25

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