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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.72, 714.96 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.72, 714.96 and 466.92 is: 698.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.72 : 714.96 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.72/714.96 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.72x = 714.96 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.72x = 333,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,829.12/477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.80

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