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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.69, 707.54 and 460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.69, 707.54 and 460.89 is: 691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.69 : 707.54 = 460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.69/707.54 = 460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.69x = 707.54 × 460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.69x = 326,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,095.81/471.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.34

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