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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 695.26 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 695.26 and 451.89 is: 677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 695.26 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/695.26 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 695.26 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 314,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,178.78/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.82

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