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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 698.84 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 698.84 and 461.24 is: 693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 698.84 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/698.84 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 698.84 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 322,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,330.62/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.36

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