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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 697.02 and 432.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 697.02 and 432.04 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 697.02 = 432.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/697.02 = 432.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 697.02 × 432.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 301,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,140.52/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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