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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 695.40 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 695.40 and 436.92 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 695.40 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/695.40 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 695.40 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 303,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,834.17/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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