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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 688.86 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 688.86 and 395.46 is: 592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 688.86 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/688.86 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 688.86 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 272,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,416.58/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.16

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