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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.53, 690.29 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.53, 690.29 and 200.23 is: 300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.53 : 690.29 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.53/690.29 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.53x = 690.29 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.53x = 138,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,218.38/460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.13

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