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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 689.98 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 689.98 and 287.36 is: 430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 689.98 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/689.98 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 689.98 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 198,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,272.65/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.41

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