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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 700.18 and 413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 700.18 and 413.15 is: 619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 700.18 = 413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/700.18 = 413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 700.18 × 413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 289,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,279.37/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.24

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