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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.46, 698.88 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.46, 698.88 and 455.12 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.46 : 698.88 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.46/698.88 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.46x = 698.88 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.46x = 318,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,074.27/466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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