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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.67, 691.25 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.67, 691.25 and 306.68 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.67 : 691.25 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.67/691.25 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.67x = 691.25 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.67x = 211,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,987.56/460.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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