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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 696.73 and 402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 696.73 and 402.59 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 696.73 = 402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/696.73 = 402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 696.73 × 402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 280,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,496.53/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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