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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.70, 695.55 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.70, 695.55 and 407.90 is: 611.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.70 : 695.55 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.70/695.55 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.70x = 695.55 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.70x = 283,714.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,714.85/463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.85

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