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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 693.10 and 409.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 693.10 and 409.65 is: 611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 693.10 = 409.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/693.10 = 409.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 693.10 × 409.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 283,928.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,928.42/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.49

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