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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 689.32 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 689.32 and 444.86 is: 666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 689.32 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/689.32 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 689.32 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 306,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,650.90/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.28

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