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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 688.86 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 688.86 and 386.74 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 688.86 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/688.86 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 688.86 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 266,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,409.72/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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