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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 695.16 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 695.16 and 459.12 is: 687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 695.16 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/695.16 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 695.16 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 319,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,161.86/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.26

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