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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 701.87 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 701.87 and 433.13 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 701.87 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/701.87 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 701.87 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 303,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,995.28/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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