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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.24, 697.28 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.24, 697.28 and 407.34 is: 610.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.24 : 697.28 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.24/697.28 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.24x = 697.28 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.24x = 284,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,030.04/465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.50

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