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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.42, 700.52 and 460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.42, 700.52 and 460.13 is: 689.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.42 : 700.52 = 460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.42/700.52 = 460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.42x = 700.52 × 460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.42x = 322,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,324.46/467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.59

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