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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 694.72 and 438.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 694.72 and 438.31 is: 653.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 694.72 = 438.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/694.72 = 438.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 694.72 × 438.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 304,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,497.06/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.08

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