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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 686.92 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 686.92 and 452.49 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 686.92 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/686.92 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 686.92 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 310,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,825.00/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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