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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 690.93 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 690.93 and 287.27 is: 430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 690.93 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/690.93 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 690.93 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 198,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,485.69/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.84

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