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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 690.54 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 690.54 and 186.48 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 690.54 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/690.54 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 690.54 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 128,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,771.90/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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