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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.07, 690.20 and 358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.07, 690.20 and 358.60 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.07 : 690.20 = 358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.07/690.20 = 358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.07x = 690.20 × 358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.07x = 247,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,505.72/460.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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