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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.93, 701.96 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.93, 701.96 and 460.52 is: 690.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.93 : 701.96 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.93/701.96 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.93x = 701.96 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.93x = 323,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,266.62/467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.84

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