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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 690.31 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 690.31 and 287.35 is: 430.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 690.31 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/690.31 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 690.31 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 198,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,360.58/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.49

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