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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.05, 689.56 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.05, 689.56 and 229.11 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.05 : 689.56 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.05/689.56 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.05x = 689.56 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.05x = 157,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,985.09/460.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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