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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.62, 691.11 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.62, 691.11 and 200.48 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.62 : 691.11 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.62/691.11 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.62x = 691.11 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.62x = 138,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,550.28/460.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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