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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.19, 689.62 and 456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.19, 689.62 and 456.73 is: 680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.19 : 689.62 = 456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.19/689.62 = 456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.19x = 689.62 × 456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.19x = 314,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,970.14/463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.00

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