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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.32, 701.28 and 430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.32, 701.28 and 430.24 is: 645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.32 : 701.28 = 430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.32/701.28 = 430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.32x = 701.28 × 430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.32x = 301,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,718.71/467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.64

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