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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 697.05 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 697.05 and 459.90 is: 689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 697.05 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/697.05 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 697.05 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 320,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,573.30/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.85

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