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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 691.08 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 691.08 and 265.60 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 691.08 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/691.08 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 691.08 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 183,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,550.85/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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