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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 689.37 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 689.37 and 383.57 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 689.37 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/689.37 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 689.37 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 264,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,421.65/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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