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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.69, 689.58 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.69, 689.58 and 323.33 is: 483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.69 : 689.58 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.69/689.58 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.69x = 689.58 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.69x = 222,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,958.45/460.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.97

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