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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 965.64 and 466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 965.64 and 466.24 is: 643.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 965.64 = 466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/965.64 = 466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 965.64 × 466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 450,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,219.99/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.61

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