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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.37, 699.57 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.37, 699.57 and 412.29 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.37 : 699.57 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.37/699.57 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.37x = 699.57 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.37x = 288,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,425.72/467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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