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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.49, 696.86 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.49, 696.86 and 445.44 is: 666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.49 : 696.86 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.49/696.86 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.49x = 696.86 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.49x = 310,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,409.32/465.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.84

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