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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 690.23 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 690.23 and 357.51 is: 535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 690.23 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/690.23 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 690.23 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 246,762.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,762.34/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.58

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