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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.66, 690.65 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.66, 690.65 and 200.61 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.66 : 690.65 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.66/690.65 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.66x = 690.65 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.66x = 138,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,552.77/460.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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