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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 690.74 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 690.74 and 186.63 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 690.74 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/690.74 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 690.74 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 128,912.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,912.81/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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