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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 700.67 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 700.67 and 432.28 is: 649.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 700.67 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/700.67 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 700.67 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 302,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,885.63/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.80

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