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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 689.06 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 689.06 and 377.21 is: 564.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 689.06 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/689.06 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 689.06 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 259,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,920.32/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.50

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