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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 688.93 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 688.93 and 445.64 is: 663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 688.93 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/688.93 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 688.93 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 307,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,014.77/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.21

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