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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 698.92 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 698.92 and 435.06 is: 655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 698.92 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/698.92 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 698.92 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 304,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,071.05/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.78

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