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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 697.20 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 697.20 and 416.50 is: 624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 697.20 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/697.20 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 697.20 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 290,383.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,383.80/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.35

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