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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 699.30 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 699.30 and 405.90 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 699.30 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/699.30 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 699.30 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 283,845.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,845.87/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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