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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 691.53 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 691.53 and 441.90 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 691.53 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/691.53 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 691.53 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 305,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,587.11/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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