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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.96, 690.81 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.96, 690.81 and 449.62 is: 673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.96 : 690.81 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.96/690.81 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.96x = 690.81 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.96x = 310,601.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,601.99/460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.82

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