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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 697.92 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 697.92 and 455.20 is: 680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 697.92 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/697.92 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 697.92 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 317,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,693.18/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.69

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