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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 690.24 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 690.24 and 344.53 is: 516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 690.24 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/690.24 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 690.24 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 237,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,808.39/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.27

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