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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 689.94 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 689.94 and 324.15 is: 485.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 689.94 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/689.94 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 689.94 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 223,644.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,644.05/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.94

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