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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 695.71 and 459.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 695.71 and 459.31 is: 688.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 695.71 = 459.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/695.71 = 459.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 695.71 × 459.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 319,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,546.56/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.38

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