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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 702.68 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 702.68 and 411.35 is: 616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 702.68 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/702.68 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 702.68 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 289,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,041.85/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.48

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