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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 694.88 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 694.88 and 438.03 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 694.88 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/694.88 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 694.88 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 304,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,378.29/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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