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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.58, 695.73 and 434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.58, 695.73 and 434.87 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.58 : 695.73 = 434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.58/695.73 = 434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.58x = 695.73 × 434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.58x = 302,552.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,552.11/463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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