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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.71, 914.02 and 466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.71, 914.02 and 466.07 is: 698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.71 : 914.02 = 466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.71/914.02 = 466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.71x = 914.02 × 466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.71x = 425,991.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,991.57/609.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.68

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