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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.95, 698.02 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.95, 698.02 and 425.86 is: 637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.95 : 698.02 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.95/698.02 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.95x = 698.02 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.95x = 297,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,255.99/465.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.95

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