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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 690.41 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 690.41 and 113.62 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 690.41 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/690.41 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 690.41 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 78,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,443.16/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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