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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 689.89 and 338.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 689.89 and 338.02 is: 506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 689.89 = 338.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/689.89 = 338.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 689.89 × 338.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 233,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,196.62/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.59

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