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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.72 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.72 and 267.84 is: 401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.72 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.72 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.72 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 185,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,002.44/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.90

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