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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.15, 691.10 and 460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.15, 691.10 and 460.45 is: 687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.15 : 691.10 = 460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.15/691.10 = 460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.15x = 691.10 × 460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.15x = 318,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,217.00/463.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.07

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