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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 689.82 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 689.82 and 265 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 689.82 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/689.82 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 689.82 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 182,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,802.30/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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