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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 691.46 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 691.46 and 444.68 is: 666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 691.46 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/691.46 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 691.46 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 307,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,472.75/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.13

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