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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 695.56 and 463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 695.56 and 463.46 is: 691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 695.56 = 463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/695.56 = 463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 695.56 × 463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 322,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,364.24/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.53

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