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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 700.36 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 700.36 and 404.60 is: 605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 700.36 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/700.36 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 700.36 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 283,365.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,365.66/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.53

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