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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.97, 697.71 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.97, 697.71 and 430.14 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.97 : 697.71 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.97/697.71 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.97x = 697.71 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.97x = 300,112.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,112.98/464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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