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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.49, 690.32 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.49, 690.32 and 200.33 is: 300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.49 : 690.32 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.49/690.32 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.49x = 690.32 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.49x = 138,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,291.81/460.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.31

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