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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 702.56 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 702.56 and 418.12 is: 626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 702.56 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/702.56 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 702.56 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 293,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,754.39/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.40

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