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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.40 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.40 and 320.10 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.40 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.40 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.40 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 220,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,997.04/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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