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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.24, 688.81 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.24, 688.81 and 383.35 is: 573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.24 : 688.81 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.24/688.81 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.24x = 688.81 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.24x = 264,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,055.31/460.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.73

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