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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 690.69 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 690.69 and 324.65 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 690.69 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/690.69 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 690.69 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 224,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,232.51/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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