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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.95, 693.60 and 446.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.95, 693.60 and 446.01 is: 669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.95 : 693.60 = 446.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.95/693.60 = 446.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.95x = 693.60 × 446.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.95x = 309,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,348.26/461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.65

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