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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.38, 691.24 and 287.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.38, 691.24 and 287.78 is: 432.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.38 : 691.24 = 287.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.38/691.24 = 287.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.38x = 691.24 × 287.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.38x = 198,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,925.05/460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.09

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