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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 691.26 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 691.26 and 374.88 is: 562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 691.26 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/691.26 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 691.26 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 259,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,139.55/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.69

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