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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 690.36 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 690.36 and 338.96 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 690.36 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/690.36 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 690.36 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 234,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,004.43/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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