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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 696 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 696 and 454.08 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 696 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/696 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 696 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 316,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,039.68/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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