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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 691.05 and 438.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 691.05 and 438.30 is: 657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 691.05 = 438.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/691.05 = 438.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 691.05 × 438.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 302,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,887.22/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.45

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