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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 699.30 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 699.30 and 445.32 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 699.30 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/699.30 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 699.30 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 311,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,412.28/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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