Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 693.99 and 432.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 465.22, 693.99 and 432.06 is: 644.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465.22 : 693.99 = 432.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465.22/693.99 = 432.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465.22x = 693.99 × 432.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465.22x = 299,845.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,845.88/465.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.53
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