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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.56 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.56 and 428.22 is: 641.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.56 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.56 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.56 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 298,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,280.92/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.93

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