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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 689.76 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 689.76 and 450.66 is: 675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 689.76 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/689.76 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 689.76 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 310,847.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,847.24/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.20

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