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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 696.46 and 407.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 696.46 and 407.29 is: 609.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 696.46 = 407.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/696.46 = 407.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 696.46 × 407.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 283,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,655.67/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.37

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