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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690.81 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690.81 and 379 is: 569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690.81 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690.81 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690.81 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 261,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,816.99/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.17

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