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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 691.11 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 691.11 and 268.26 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 691.11 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/691.11 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 691.11 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 185,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,397.17/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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