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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 689.01 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 689.01 and 441.27 is: 660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 689.01 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/689.01 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 689.01 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 304,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,039.44/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.37

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