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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 697.34 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 697.34 and 400.40 is: 600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 697.34 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/697.34 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 697.34 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 279,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,214.94/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.72

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