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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 697.44 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 697.44 and 452.80 is: 678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 697.44 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/697.44 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 697.44 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 315,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800.83/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.50

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