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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 689.16 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 689.16 and 277.08 is: 414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 689.16 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/689.16 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 689.16 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 190,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,952.45/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.99

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