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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 689.54 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 689.54 and 344.40 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 689.54 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/689.54 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 689.54 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 237,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,475.85/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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