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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.70, 698.55 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.70, 698.55 and 433.30 is: 649.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.70 : 698.55 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.70/698.55 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.70x = 698.55 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.70x = 302,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,681.72/465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.95

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