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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.90, 695.04 and 432.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.90, 695.04 and 432.75 is: 645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.90 : 695.04 = 432.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.90/695.04 = 432.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.90x = 695.04 × 432.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.90x = 300,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,779.54/465.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.59

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