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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.20 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.20 and 418.50 is: 627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.20 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.20 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.20 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 293,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,033.70/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.35

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