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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.36 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.36 and 357.54 is: 536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.36 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.36 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.36 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 246,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,831.31/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.43

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