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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 689.57 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 689.57 and 295.52 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 689.57 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/689.57 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 689.57 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 203,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,784.19/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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