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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 695.98 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 695.98 and 406.47 is: 609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 695.98 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/695.98 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 695.98 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 282,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,893.97/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.18

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