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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 690.24 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 690.24 and 200.24 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 690.24 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/690.24 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 690.24 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 138,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,213.66/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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