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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 689.31 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 689.31 and 322.89 is: 483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 689.31 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/689.31 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 689.31 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 222,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,571.31/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.75

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