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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 697.64 and 404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 697.64 and 404.74 is: 606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 697.64 = 404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/697.64 = 404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 697.64 × 404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 282,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,362.81/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.58

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