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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 698.28 and 450.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 698.28 and 450.04 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 698.28 = 450.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/698.28 = 450.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 698.28 × 450.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 314,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,253.93/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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