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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 701.10 and 417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 701.10 and 417.80 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 701.10 = 417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/701.10 = 417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 701.10 × 417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 292,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,919.58/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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