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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 696.60 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 696.60 and 424.44 is: 635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 696.60 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/696.60 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 696.60 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 295,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,664.90/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.67

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