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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.68, 693.42 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.68, 693.42 and 444.76 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.68 : 693.42 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.68/693.42 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.68x = 693.42 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.68x = 308,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,405.48/461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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