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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.20, 698.86 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.20, 698.86 and 414.16 is: 618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.20 : 698.86 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.20/698.86 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.20x = 698.86 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.20x = 289,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,439.86/468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.20

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