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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.79, 690.31 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.79, 690.31 and 272.60 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.79 : 690.31 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.79/690.31 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.79x = 690.31 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.79x = 188,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,177.14/460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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