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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.63 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.63 and 186.64 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.63 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.63 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.63 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 128,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,899.35/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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