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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 690.54 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 690.54 and 338.46 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 690.54 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/690.54 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 690.54 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 233,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,720.17/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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