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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.20, 700.20 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.20, 700.20 and 415.60 is: 622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.20 : 700.20 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.20/700.20 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.20x = 700.20 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.20x = 291,003.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,003.12/467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.87

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