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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.20, 690.98 and 452.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.20, 690.98 and 452.00 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.20 : 690.98 = 452.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.20/690.98 = 452.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.20x = 690.98 × 452.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.20x = 312,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,319.51/460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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