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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 700.68 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 700.68 and 446.06 is: 669.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 700.68 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/700.68 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 700.68 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 312,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,545.32/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.86

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