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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 698.64 and 412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 698.64 and 412.78 is: 618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 698.64 = 412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/698.64 = 412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 698.64 × 412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 288,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,384.62/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.53

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