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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 694.32 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 694.32 and 423.56 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 694.32 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/694.32 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 694.32 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 294,086.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,086.18/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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