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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 691.88 and 444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 691.88 and 444.85 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 691.88 = 444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/691.88 = 444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 691.88 × 444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 307,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,778.86/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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