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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.36, 690.60 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.36, 690.60 and 379 is: 568.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.36 : 690.60 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.36/690.60 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.36x = 690.60 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.36x = 261,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,737.40/460.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.55

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