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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 689.58 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 689.58 and 323.39 is: 484.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 689.58 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/689.58 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 689.58 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 223,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,005.00/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.21

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