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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 689.69 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 689.69 and 228.92 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 689.69 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/689.69 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 689.69 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 157,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,879.24/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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