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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 702.07 and 451.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 702.07 and 451.58 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 702.07 = 451.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/702.07 = 451.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 702.07 × 451.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 317,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,036.13/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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