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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 703.94 and 434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 703.94 and 434.46 is: 653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 703.94 = 434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/703.94 = 434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 703.94 × 434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 305,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,836.68/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.10

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