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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.95, 703.55 and 417.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.95, 703.55 and 417.95 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.95 : 703.55 = 417.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.95/703.55 = 417.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.95x = 703.55 × 417.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.95x = 294,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,048.72/468.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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