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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 694.08 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 694.08 and 442.96 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 694.08 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/694.08 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 694.08 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 307,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,449.68/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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