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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.48, 690.48 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.48, 690.48 and 396.64 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.48 : 690.48 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.48/690.48 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.48x = 690.48 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.48x = 273,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,871.99/460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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