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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 691.20 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 691.20 and 200.64 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 691.20 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/691.20 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 691.20 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 138,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682.37/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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