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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 696.54 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 696.54 and 421.60 is: 631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 696.54 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/696.54 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 696.54 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 293,661.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,661.26/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.04

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