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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 690.84 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 690.84 and 263.16 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 690.84 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/690.84 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 690.84 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 181,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,801.45/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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