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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 691.74 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 691.74 and 450.56 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 691.74 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/691.74 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 691.74 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 311,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,666.92/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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