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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 691.13 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 691.13 and 396.28 is: 594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 691.13 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/691.13 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 691.13 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 273,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,881.00/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.70

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