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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.43, 691.29 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.43, 691.29 and 287.82 is: 432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.43 : 691.29 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.43/691.29 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.43x = 691.29 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.43x = 198,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,967.09/460.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.14

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