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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 688.83 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 688.83 and 379.26 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 688.83 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/688.83 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 688.83 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 261,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,245.67/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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