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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 694.26 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 694.26 and 453.66 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 694.26 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/694.26 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 694.26 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 314,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,957.99/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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