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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 690.37 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 690.37 and 383.73 is: 575.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 690.37 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/690.37 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 690.37 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 264,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,915.68/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.62

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