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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.15, 698.68 and 412.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.15, 698.68 and 412.15 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.15 : 698.68 = 412.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.15/698.68 = 412.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.15x = 698.68 × 412.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.15x = 287,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,959.73/466.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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