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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 692.72 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 692.72 and 446.96 is: 669.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 692.72 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/692.72 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 692.72 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 309,618.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,618.13/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.59

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