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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 696.06 and 431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 696.06 and 431.24 is: 646.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 696.06 = 431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/696.06 = 431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 696.06 × 431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 300,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,168.91/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.86

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