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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.77, 700.96 and 416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.77, 700.96 and 416.51 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.77 : 700.96 = 416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.77/700.96 = 416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.77x = 700.96 × 416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.77x = 291,956.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,956.85/467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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