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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 689.08 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 689.08 and 267.16 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 689.08 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/689.08 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 689.08 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 184,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,094.61/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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