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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.30, 690.45 and 265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.30, 690.45 and 265.90 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.30 : 690.45 = 265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.30/690.45 = 265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.30x = 690.45 × 265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.30x = 183,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,590.66/460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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