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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 696.30 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 696.30 and 408.40 is: 612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 696.30 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/696.30 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 696.30 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 284,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,368.92/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.60

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