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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 699.98 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 699.98 and 414.18 is: 621.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 699.98 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/699.98 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 699.98 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 289,917.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,917.72/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.98

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