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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 689.94 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 689.94 and 229.08 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 689.94 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/689.94 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 689.94 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 158,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,051.46/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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