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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 699.18 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 699.18 and 414.96 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 699.18 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/699.18 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 699.18 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 290,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,131.73/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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