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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 699.72 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 699.72 and 457.06 is: 683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 699.72 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/699.72 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 699.72 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 319,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,814.02/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.36

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