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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.59, 690.88 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.59, 690.88 and 113.93 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.59 : 690.88 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.59/690.88 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.59x = 690.88 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.59x = 78,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,707.93/460.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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