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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.58, 693.05 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.58, 693.05 and 453.38 is: 680.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.58 : 693.05 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.58/693.05 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.58x = 693.05 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.58x = 314,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,209.28/461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.73

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