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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.32, 700.20 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.32, 700.20 and 423.84 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.32 : 700.20 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.32/700.20 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.32x = 700.20 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.32x = 296,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,772.77/466.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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