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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.96, 699.06 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.96, 699.06 and 458.16 is: 687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.96 : 699.06 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.96/699.06 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.96x = 699.06 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.96x = 320,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281.33/465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.36

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