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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.91 and 368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.91 and 368.87 is: 553.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.91 = 368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.91 = 368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.91 × 368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 254,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,851.59/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.31

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