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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 697.20 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 697.20 and 434.40 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 697.20 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/697.20 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 697.20 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 302,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,863.68/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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