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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 693.10 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 693.10 and 451.12 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 693.10 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/693.10 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 693.10 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 312,671.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,671.27/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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