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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 698.12 and 407.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 698.12 and 407.63 is: 609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 698.12 = 407.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/698.12 = 407.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 698.12 × 407.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 284,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,575.89/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.68

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