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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.70, 693.77 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.70, 693.77 and 450.15 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.70 : 693.77 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.70/693.77 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.70x = 693.77 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.70x = 312,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,300.57/461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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