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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 692.42 and 437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 692.42 and 437 is: 650.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 692.42 = 437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/692.42 = 437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 692.42 × 437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 302,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,587.54/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.81

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