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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.64, 695.04 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.64, 695.04 and 446.44 is: 670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.64 : 695.04 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.64/695.04 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.64x = 695.04 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.64x = 310,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,293.66/462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.70

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