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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 696.98 and 400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 696.98 and 400.15 is: 600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 696.98 = 400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/696.98 = 400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 696.98 × 400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 278,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,896.55/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.36

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