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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 690.22 and 277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 690.22 and 277.69 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 690.22 = 277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/690.22 = 277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 690.22 × 277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 191,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,667.19/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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