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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690.16 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690.16 and 448.16 is: 672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690.16 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690.16 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690.16 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 309,302.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,302.11/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.40

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