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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.46, 697.65 and 411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.46, 697.65 and 411.46 is: 616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.46 : 697.65 = 411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.46/697.65 = 411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.46x = 697.65 × 411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.46x = 287,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,055.07/465.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.71

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