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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 690.39 and 378.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 690.39 and 378.99 is: 568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 690.39 = 378.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/690.39 = 378.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 690.39 × 378.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 261,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,650.91/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.49

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