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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.30, 695.04 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.30, 695.04 and 402.28 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.30 : 695.04 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.30/695.04 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.30x = 695.04 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.30x = 279,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,600.69/463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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