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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.73, 696.41 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.73, 696.41 and 423.72 is: 634.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.73 : 696.41 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.73/696.41 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.73x = 696.41 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.73x = 295,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,082.85/464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.96

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