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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.32, 697.02 and 404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.32, 697.02 and 404.36 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.32 : 697.02 = 404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.32/697.02 = 404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.32x = 697.02 × 404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.32x = 281,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,847.01/465.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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