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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 689.18 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 689.18 and 402.21 is: 602.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 689.18 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/689.18 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 689.18 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 277,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,193.08/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.25

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