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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.33 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.33 and 295.52 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.33 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.33 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.33 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 204,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,008.97/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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