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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.70, 696.51 and 439.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.70, 696.51 and 439.75 is: 654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.70 : 696.51 = 439.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.70/696.51 = 439.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.70x = 696.51 × 439.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.70x = 306,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,290.27/467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.89

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