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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 689.67 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 689.67 and 446.14 is: 663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 689.67 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/689.67 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 689.67 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 307,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,689.37/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.95

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