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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 689.48 and 297.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 689.48 and 297.70 is: 446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 689.48 = 297.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/689.48 = 297.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 689.48 × 297.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 205,258.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,258.20/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.06

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