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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 695.86 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 695.86 and 455.68 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 695.86 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/695.86 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 695.86 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 317,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,089.48/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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