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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 689.88 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 689.88 and 383.60 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 689.88 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/689.88 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 689.88 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 264,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,637.97/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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