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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.38, 702.76 and 414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.38, 702.76 and 414.74 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.38 : 702.76 = 414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.38/702.76 = 414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.38x = 702.76 × 414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.38x = 291,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,462.68/468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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