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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.66, 701.36 and 432.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.66, 701.36 and 432.72 is: 650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.66 : 701.36 = 432.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.66/701.36 = 432.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.66x = 701.36 × 432.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.66x = 303,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,489.99/466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.34

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