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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 699.90 and 436.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 699.90 and 436.23 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 699.90 = 436.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/699.90 = 436.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 699.90 × 436.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 305,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,317.38/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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