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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 699.03 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 699.03 and 455.22 is: 684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 699.03 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/699.03 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 699.03 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 318,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,212.44/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.42

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