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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 699.99 and 410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 699.99 and 410.51 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 699.99 = 410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/699.99 = 410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 699.99 × 410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 287,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,347.34/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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