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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 697.92 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 697.92 and 453.15 is: 679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 697.92 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/697.92 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 697.92 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 316,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,262.45/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.70

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