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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 695.24 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 695.24 and 459.64 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 695.24 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/695.24 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 695.24 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 319,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,560.11/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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