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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.49, 690.10 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.49, 690.10 and 446.83 is: 666.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.49 : 690.10 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.49/690.10 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.49x = 690.10 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.49x = 308,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,357.38/462.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.73

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