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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.39, 694.67 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.39, 694.67 and 443.49 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.39 : 694.67 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.39/694.67 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.39x = 694.67 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.39x = 308,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,076.98/462.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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