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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.77, 699.46 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.77, 699.46 and 415.51 is: 622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.77 : 699.46 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.77/699.46 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.77x = 699.46 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.77x = 290,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,629.13/466.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.65

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