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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 699.66 and 424.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 699.66 and 424.07 is: 635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 699.66 = 424.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/699.66 = 424.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 699.66 × 424.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 296,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,704.82/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.17

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