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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.48, 691.45 and 450.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.48, 691.45 and 450.94 is: 672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.48 : 691.45 = 450.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.48/691.45 = 450.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.48x = 691.45 × 450.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.48x = 311,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,802.46/463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.74

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