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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 699.30 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 699.30 and 447.30 is: 670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 699.30 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/699.30 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 699.30 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 312,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,796.89/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.95

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