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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.25, 689.65 and 420.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.25, 689.65 and 420.93 is: 630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.25 : 689.65 = 420.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.25/689.65 = 420.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.25x = 689.65 × 420.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.25x = 290,293.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,293.32/460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.73

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