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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 689.70 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 689.70 and 364.04 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 689.70 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/689.70 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 689.70 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 251,078.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,078.39/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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