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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 689.12 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 689.12 and 287.25 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 689.12 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/689.12 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 689.12 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 197,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,948.28/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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