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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.76, 691.76 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.76, 691.76 and 265.96 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.76 : 691.76 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.76/691.76 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.76x = 691.76 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.76x = 183,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,980.49/460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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