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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.18, 691.50 and 458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.18, 691.50 and 458.98 is: 689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.18 : 691.50 = 458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.18/691.50 = 458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.18x = 691.50 × 458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.18x = 317,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,384.67/460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.70

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