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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.20, 694.52 and 450.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.20, 694.52 and 450.65 is: 677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.20 : 694.52 = 450.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.20/694.52 = 450.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.20x = 694.52 × 450.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.20x = 312,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,979.71/462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.16

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