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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.21, 694 and 451.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.21, 694 and 451.87 is: 677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.21 : 694 = 451.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.21/694 = 451.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.21x = 694 × 451.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.21x = 313,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,597.78/463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.01

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