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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 699.48 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 699.48 and 415.23 is: 623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 699.48 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/699.48 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 699.48 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 290,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,445.08/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.01

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