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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 689.94 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 689.94 and 267.75 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 689.94 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/689.94 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 689.94 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 184,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,731.44/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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