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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 695.61 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 695.61 and 405.18 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 695.61 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/695.61 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 695.61 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 281,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,847.26/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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