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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 697.80 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 697.80 and 411.60 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 697.80 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/697.80 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 697.80 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 287,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,214.48/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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