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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 693.90 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 693.90 and 445.20 is: 665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 693.90 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/693.90 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 693.90 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 308,924.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,924.28/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.21

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