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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 690.13 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 690.13 and 344.04 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 690.13 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/690.13 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 690.13 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 237,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,432.33/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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