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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 697.28 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 697.28 and 438.21 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 697.28 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/697.28 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 697.28 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 305,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,552.88/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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