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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 692.13 and 450.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 692.13 and 450.62 is: 675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 692.13 = 450.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/692.13 = 450.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 692.13 × 450.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 311,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,887.62/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.14

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