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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 700.38 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 700.38 and 433.22 is: 649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 700.38 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/700.38 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 700.38 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 303,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,415.12/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.18

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