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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.69, 703.17 and 417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.69, 703.17 and 417.69 is: 626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.69 : 703.17 = 417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.69/703.17 = 417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.69x = 703.17 × 417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.69x = 293,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,707.08/468.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.66

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