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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.70, 691.20 and 307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.70, 691.20 and 307.23 is: 460.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.70 : 691.20 = 307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.70/691.20 = 307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.70x = 691.20 × 307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.70x = 212,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,357.38/460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.95

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