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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 689.41 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 689.41 and 402.50 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 689.41 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/689.41 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 689.41 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 277,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,489.75/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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