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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.30, 691.34 and 394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.30, 691.34 and 394.57 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.30 : 691.34 = 394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.30/691.34 = 394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.30x = 691.34 × 394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.30x = 272,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,779.25/460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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