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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.40, 699.90 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.40, 699.90 and 445.80 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.40 : 699.90 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.40/699.90 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.40x = 699.90 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.40x = 312,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,015.42/467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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