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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.76, 691.82 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.76, 691.82 and 452.04 is: 677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.76 : 691.82 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.76/691.82 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.76x = 691.82 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.76x = 312,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,730.31/461.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.26

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