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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 699.31 and 430.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 699.31 and 430.10 is: 644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 699.31 = 430.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/699.31 = 430.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 699.31 × 430.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 300,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,773.23/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.63

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