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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 689.12 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 689.12 and 356.56 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 689.12 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/689.12 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 689.12 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 245,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,709.12/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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