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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 701.84 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 701.84 and 433.60 is: 653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 701.84 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/701.84 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 701.84 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 304,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,317.82/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.60

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