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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462, 692.46 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462, 692.46 and 441.48 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462 : 692.46 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462/692.46 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462x = 692.46 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462x = 305,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,707.24/462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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