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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 700.06 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 700.06 and 430.26 is: 645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 700.06 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/700.06 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 700.06 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 301,207.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,207.82/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.37

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