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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.26 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.26 and 362.58 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.26 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.26 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.26 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 250,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,637.05/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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