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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 690.96 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 690.96 and 200.55 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 690.96 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/690.96 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 690.96 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 138,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,572.03/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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