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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 690.57 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 690.57 and 322.83 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 690.57 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/690.57 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 690.57 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 222,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,936.71/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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