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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.11, 693.33 and 380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.11, 693.33 and 380.73 is: 573.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.11 : 693.33 = 380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.11/693.33 = 380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.11x = 693.33 × 380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.11x = 263,971.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,971.53/460.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.71

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