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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 696.32 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 696.32 and 410.72 is: 614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 696.32 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/696.32 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 696.32 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 285,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,992.55/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.46

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