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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 689.50 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 689.50 and 453.48 is: 678.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 689.50 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/689.50 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 689.50 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 312,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,674.46/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.61

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