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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 695.46 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 695.46 and 457.88 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 695.46 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/695.46 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 695.46 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 318,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,433.75/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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