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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.45, 690.57 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.45, 690.57 and 229.18 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.45 : 690.57 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.45/690.57 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.45x = 690.57 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.45x = 158,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,264.83/460.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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