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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 701.08 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 701.08 and 429.74 is: 643.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 701.08 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/701.08 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 701.08 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 301,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,276.47/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.74

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