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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 700.13 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 700.13 and 447.98 is: 672.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 700.13 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/700.13 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 700.13 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 313,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,643.28/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.44

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