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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.50 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.50 and 336.92 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.50 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.50 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.50 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 232,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,640.65/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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