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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.60, 912.72 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.60, 912.72 and 465.96 is: 697.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.60 : 912.72 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.60/912.72 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.60x = 912.72 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.60x = 425,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,291.01/609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.66

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