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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 698.78 and 434.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 698.78 and 434.51 is: 650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 698.78 = 434.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/698.78 = 434.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 698.78 × 434.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 303,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,628.60/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.78

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