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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.27, 701.71 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.27, 701.71 and 417.01 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.27 : 701.71 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.27/701.71 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.27x = 701.71 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.27x = 292,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,620.09/468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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