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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.37, 695.93 and 417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.37, 695.93 and 417.09 is: 622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.37 : 695.93 = 417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.37/695.93 = 417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.37x = 695.93 × 417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.37x = 290,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,263.36/466.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.40

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