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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 689.78 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 689.78 and 363.05 is: 544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 689.78 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/689.78 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 689.78 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 250,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,424.67/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.04

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