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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.47 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.47 and 118.32 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.47 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.47 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.47 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 81,696.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,696.41/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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