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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 692 and 442.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 692 and 442.20 is: 664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 692 = 442.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/692 = 442.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 692 × 442.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 306,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,002.40/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.30

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