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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 639.11 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 639.11 and 407.62 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 639.11 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/639.11 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 639.11 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 260,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,514.02/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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