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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.68, 702.96 and 435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.68, 702.96 and 435.28 is: 654.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.68 : 702.96 = 435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.68/702.96 = 435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.68x = 702.96 × 435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.68x = 305,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,984.43/467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.26

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