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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 690.14 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 690.14 and 297.96 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 690.14 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/690.14 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 690.14 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 205,634.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,634.11/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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