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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 690.68 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 690.68 and 322.75 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 690.68 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/690.68 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 690.68 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 222,916.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,916.97/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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