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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.26, 698.70 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.26, 698.70 and 441.60 is: 661.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.26 : 698.70 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.26/698.70 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.26x = 698.70 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.26x = 308,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,545.92/466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.75

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