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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 698.28 and 436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 698.28 and 436.34 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 698.28 = 436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/698.28 = 436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 698.28 × 436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 304,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,687.50/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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