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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 700.89 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 700.89 and 433.86 is: 651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 700.89 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/700.89 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 700.89 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 304,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,088.14/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.64

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