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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 699.62 and 417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 699.62 and 417.77 is: 626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 699.62 = 417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/699.62 = 417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 699.62 × 417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 292,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,274.66/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.10

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