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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 691.16 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 691.16 and 277.92 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 691.16 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/691.16 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 691.16 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 192,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,087.19/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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