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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.13, 700.48 and 430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.13, 700.48 and 430.65 is: 645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.13 : 700.48 = 430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.13/700.48 = 430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.13x = 700.48 × 430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.13x = 301,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,661.71/467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.78

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