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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 690.82 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 690.82 and 295.59 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 690.82 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/690.82 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 690.82 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 204,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,199.48/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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