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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 690.66 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 690.66 and 277.56 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 690.66 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/690.66 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 690.66 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 191,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,699.59/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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