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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 691.87 and 358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 691.87 and 358.11 is: 537.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 691.87 = 358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/691.87 = 358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 691.87 × 358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 247,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,765.57/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.79

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