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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 690.87 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 690.87 and 200.57 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 690.87 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/690.87 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 690.87 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 138,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,564.34/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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