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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.46, 690.02 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.46, 690.02 and 363.20 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.46 : 690.02 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.46/690.02 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.46x = 690.02 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.46x = 250,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,615.26/460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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