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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 699.03 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 699.03 and 410.45 is: 616.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 699.03 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/699.03 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 699.03 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 286,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,913.37/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.86

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