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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 691.02 and 336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 691.02 and 336.13 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 691.02 = 336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/691.02 = 336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 691.02 × 336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 232,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,272.55/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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