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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 691.84 and 357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 691.84 and 357.55 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 691.84 = 357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/691.84 = 357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 691.84 × 357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 247,366.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,366.11/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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