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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 690.19 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 690.19 and 344.50 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 690.19 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/690.19 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 690.19 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 237,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,770.46/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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