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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 695.70 and 424.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 695.70 and 424.44 is: 633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 695.70 = 424.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/695.70 = 424.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 695.70 × 424.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 295,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,282.91/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.14

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