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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 696.56 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 696.56 and 455.73 is: 684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 696.56 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/696.56 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 696.56 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 317,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,441.01/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.24

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