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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 688.77 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 688.77 and 452.97 is: 677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 688.77 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/688.77 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 688.77 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 311,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,992.15/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.86

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