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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.15, 701.01 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.15, 701.01 and 429.93 is: 645.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.15 : 701.01 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.15/701.01 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.15x = 701.01 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.15x = 301,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,385.23/467.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.16

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