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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.18, 690.04 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.18, 690.04 and 200.40 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.18 : 690.04 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.18/690.04 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.18x = 690.04 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.18x = 138,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,284.18/460.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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