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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.98 and 441.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.98 and 441.66 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.98 = 441.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.98 = 441.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.98 × 441.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 308,711.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,711.51/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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