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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 696.35 and 406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 696.35 and 406.72 is: 609.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 696.35 = 406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/696.35 = 406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 696.35 × 406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 283,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,219.47/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.55

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