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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.32 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.32 and 444.32 is: 666.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.32 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.32 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.32 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 307,167.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,167.30/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.60

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