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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.95, 699.52 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.95, 699.52 and 426.86 is: 639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.95 : 699.52 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.95/699.52 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.95x = 699.52 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.95x = 298,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,597.11/466.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.46

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