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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.40 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.40 and 400.80 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.40 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.40 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.40 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 279,918.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,918.72/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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