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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 701.41 and 445.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 701.41 and 445.11 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 701.41 = 445.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/701.41 = 445.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 701.41 × 445.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 312,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,204.61/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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