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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.65, 690.98 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.65, 690.98 and 265.95 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.65 : 690.98 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.65/690.98 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.65x = 690.98 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.65x = 183,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,766.30/460.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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