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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 700.51 and 455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 700.51 and 455.40 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 700.51 = 455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/700.51 = 455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 700.51 × 455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 319,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,012.25/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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