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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 688.93 and 453.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 688.93 and 453.11 is: 678.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 688.93 = 453.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/688.93 = 453.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 688.93 × 453.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 312,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,161.66/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.23

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