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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.90, 699.77 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.90, 699.77 and 424.83 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.90 : 699.77 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.90/699.77 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.90x = 699.77 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.90x = 297,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,284.35/467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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