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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.20 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.20 and 399.39 is: 599.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.20 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.20 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.20 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 275,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,658.98/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.08

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