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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 689.51 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 689.51 and 379.08 is: 567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 689.51 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/689.51 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 689.51 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 261,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,380.40/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.62

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