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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 690.96 and 275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 690.96 and 275.61 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 690.96 = 275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/690.96 = 275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 690.96 × 275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 190,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,435.49/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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