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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 690.17 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 690.17 and 338.97 is: 508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 690.17 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/690.17 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 690.17 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 233,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,945.23/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.46

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