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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.74, 689.56 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.74, 689.56 and 386.94 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.74 : 689.56 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.74/689.56 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.74x = 689.56 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.74x = 266,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,818.35/460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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