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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 695.43 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 695.43 and 404.49 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 695.43 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/695.43 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 695.43 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 281,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,294.48/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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