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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.36 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.36 and 277.92 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.36 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.36 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.36 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 191,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,864.85/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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