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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 695.67 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 695.67 and 425.32 is: 634.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 695.67 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/695.67 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 695.67 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 295,882.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,882.36/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.67

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