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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.91, 691.41 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.91, 691.41 and 455.67 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.91 : 691.41 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.91/691.41 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.91x = 691.41 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.91x = 315,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,054.79/464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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