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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 694.75 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 694.75 and 453 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 694.75 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/694.75 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 694.75 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 314,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,721.75/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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