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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 699.68 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 699.68 and 455.47 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 699.68 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/699.68 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 699.68 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 318,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,683.25/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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