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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 690.79 and 451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 690.79 and 451.87 is: 678.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 690.79 = 451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/690.79 = 451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 690.79 × 451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 312,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,144.42/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.47

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