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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.10, 699.16 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.10, 699.16 and 442.87 is: 664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.10 : 699.16 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.10/699.16 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.10x = 699.16 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.10x = 309,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,633.72/466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.30

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