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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 690.76 and 448.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 690.76 and 448.15 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 690.76 = 448.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/690.76 = 448.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 690.76 × 448.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 309,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,561.85/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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