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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 689.40 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 689.40 and 363.60 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 689.40 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/689.40 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 689.40 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 250,665.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,665.84/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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