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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 690.63 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 690.63 and 323.01 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 690.63 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/690.63 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 690.63 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 223,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,080.40/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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