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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 917.40 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 917.40 and 465.10 is: 697.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 917.40 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/917.40 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 917.40 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 426,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,682.74/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.88

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