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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 700.18 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 700.18 and 423.30 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 700.18 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/700.18 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 700.18 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 296,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,385.79/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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