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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.60 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.60 and 297.36 is: 446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.60 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.60 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.60 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 205,356.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,356.82/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.35

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