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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.76, 700.65 and 464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.76, 700.65 and 464.54 is: 697.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.76 : 700.65 = 464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.76/700.65 = 464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.76x = 700.65 × 464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.76x = 325,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,476.45/466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.31

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