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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.03 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.03 and 297.62 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.03 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.03 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.03 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 205,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,363.28/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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