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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.88, 699.80 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.88, 699.80 and 441.24 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.88 : 699.80 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.88/699.80 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.88x = 699.80 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.88x = 308,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,779.75/466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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