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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 699.24 and 403.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 699.24 and 403.96 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 699.24 = 403.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/699.24 = 403.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 699.24 × 403.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 282,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,464.99/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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