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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 690.31 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 690.31 and 296.02 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 690.31 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/690.31 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 690.31 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 204,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,345.57/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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