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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 697.12 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 697.12 and 452.60 is: 678.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 697.12 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/697.12 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 697.12 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 315,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,516.51/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.91

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