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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 701.10 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 701.10 and 409.50 is: 613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 701.10 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/701.10 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 701.10 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 287,100.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,100.45/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.40

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