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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 690.80 and 323.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 690.80 and 323.73 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 690.80 = 323.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/690.80 = 323.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 690.80 × 323.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 223,631.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,631.07/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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