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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.10 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.10 and 431.80 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.10 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.10 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.10 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 297,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,985.18/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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