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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 697.01 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 697.01 and 444.62 is: 666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 697.01 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/697.01 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 697.01 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 309,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,904.11/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.16

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