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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 690.20 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 690.20 and 200.46 is: 300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 690.20 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/690.20 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 690.20 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 138,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,357.49/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.33

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