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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 694.13 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 694.13 and 409.14 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 694.13 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/694.13 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 694.13 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 283,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,994.30/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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