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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 690.69 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 690.69 and 395.68 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 690.69 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/690.69 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 690.69 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 273,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,292.22/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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