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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.64 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.64 and 392.64 is: 589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.64 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.64 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.64 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 271,565.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,565.53/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.49

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