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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 699.40 and 450.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 699.40 and 450.79 is: 675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 699.40 = 450.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/699.40 = 450.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 699.40 × 450.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 315,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,282.53/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.14

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