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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.18, 691.17 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.18, 691.17 and 443.26 is: 665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.18 : 691.17 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.18/691.17 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.18x = 691.17 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.18x = 306,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,368.01/460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.76

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