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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 698.82 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 698.82 and 414.46 is: 621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 698.82 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/698.82 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 698.82 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 289,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,632.94/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.13

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