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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.80, 690.76 and 464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.80, 690.76 and 464.80 is: 690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.80 : 690.76 = 464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.80/690.76 = 464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.80x = 690.76 × 464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.80x = 321,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,065.25/464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.76

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