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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 691.02 and 339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 691.02 and 339.81 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 691.02 = 339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/691.02 = 339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 691.02 × 339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 234,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,815.51/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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