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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.60 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.60 and 287.60 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.60 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.60 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.60 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 198,616.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,616.56/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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