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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.39 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.39 and 277.83 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.39 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.39 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.39 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 191,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,811.05/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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