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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 690.72 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 690.72 and 277.90 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 690.72 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/690.72 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 690.72 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 191,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,951.09/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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