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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 688.64 and 377.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 688.64 and 377.85 is: 565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 688.64 = 377.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/688.64 = 377.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 688.64 × 377.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 260,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,200.73/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.51

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