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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.10, 696.15 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.10, 696.15 and 400.10 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.10 : 696.15 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.10/696.15 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.10x = 696.15 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.10x = 278,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,529.62/464.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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