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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.26, 699.95 and 428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.26, 699.95 and 428.99 is: 642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.26 : 699.95 = 428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.26/699.95 = 428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.26x = 699.95 × 428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.26x = 300,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,269.12/467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.62

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