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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 691.11 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 691.11 and 229.59 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 691.11 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/691.11 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 691.11 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 158,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,671.94/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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