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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 693.98 and 429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 693.98 and 429.02 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 693.98 = 429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/693.98 = 429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 693.98 × 429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 297,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,731.30/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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