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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.40, 690.60 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.40, 690.60 and 446.90 is: 670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.40 : 690.60 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.40/690.60 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.40x = 690.60 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.40x = 308,629.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,629.14/460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.35

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