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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 690.03 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 690.03 and 182.49 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 690.03 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/690.03 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 690.03 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 125,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,923.57/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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