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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.53 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.53 and 265.28 is: 398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.53 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.53 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.53 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 183,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,179.02/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.15

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