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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 691.00 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 691.00 and 277.90 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 691.00 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/691.00 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 691.00 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 192,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,026.48/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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