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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.63, 690.94 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.63, 690.94 and 437.56 is: 656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.63 : 690.94 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.63/690.94 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.63x = 690.94 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.63x = 302,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,327.71/460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.34

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