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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 693.90 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 693.90 and 464.40 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 693.90 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/693.90 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 693.90 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 322,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,247.16/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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