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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 690.45 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 690.45 and 383.81 is: 575.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 690.45 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/690.45 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 690.45 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 264,998.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,998.16/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.64

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