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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.05, 695.81 and 406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.05, 695.81 and 406.85 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.05 : 695.81 = 406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.05/695.81 = 406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.05x = 695.81 × 406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.05x = 283,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,087.84/465.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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