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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 690.24 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 690.24 and 392.32 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 690.24 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/690.24 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 690.24 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 270,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,794.96/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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