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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 689.56 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 689.56 and 336.70 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 689.56 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/689.56 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 689.56 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 232,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,174.87/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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